June 17, 2022
Recently, the BC Electrical Association was excited to announce that they have a new team member. You are welcome to join them in welcoming their new Administrative Assistant, Norah Bonsra.
With years of experience in this and similar roles, the BCEA are highly confidant she will be a huge asset to their team.
Power management company Eaton continues to expand its cybersecurity program with International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) cybersecurity certifications for its Gigabit Network Card and Industrial Gateway Card.
Portable Electric (PE), a provider of portable renewable energy systems and manufacturer of the VOLTstack power stations, a leading alternative to gas and diesel generators, is preparing to launch the world’s largest mobile battery power system.
ABB will provide key components for power distribution for the Eglinton Crosstown project, a new light rail transit line (LRT) in Toronto, Canada, to ensure the safe, reliable operation with almost zero emissions. The project is part of an $8.4 billion investment from the Ontario government to expand public transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
March 24, 2023 Our carbon reduction target by 2030 is set at 46.2%. Nexans Canada is already at 43%. Upgrading building automation systems and heating controls, increasing the use of recycled materials, and installing capacitors to improve power factors of key machines are all ways we have reduced our carbon footprint. In the near future,…
John Wade’s tenure of over 25 years working in the electrical industry in various capacities were key elements in Panduit choosing John to partner in this role. John currently holds a commercial and maintenance electrician certification (309A).
July 17, 2023 Triangle Supply, a brand of Bartle & Gibson, has moved after over 30 years of servicing Red Deer and surrounding areas. The new branch is located at 7550 Johnstone Drive Red Deer, Alberta T4P 3Y6. The first day in the new building was Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, they will no longer be operating out…
November 18, 2024 Technical Advisor Diana Madill shares her inspiring career journey from electrician to inspector and how she overcame challenges as a woman in the trade. If you’ve ever wondered about becoming an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) inspector, Diana Madill has a path she encourages you to follow. From her humble beginnings inspired by… Read More…
November 18, 2024 On November 7th, the YPN Quebec Region hosted its last 2024 event, the YPN Panel discussion. The panel discussion was moderated by Marcos Simard of Wesco, President of the Quebec YPN Committee. Three leaders from the electrical industry, Gilles Motard, VP operation, Lumen, Corinne Galarneau, company VP, Agence Ricard, Stéphanie Santini, VP… Read More…
The Electrical Safety Authority would like to advise that, following robust consultation, the Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement has approved the regulatory amendment to adopt the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), which comes into effect on May 1, 2025. Read More…
![Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1[i], 26th Edition – A Road Map: Section 22](https://electricalindustry.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Guide-CE-Code-2.png)
Rule 22-000 outlinesthe Scope of Section 22 and that it amends or supplements the general requirements of the code. It provides specific rules for locations classified as Category 1 (moisture) or Category 2 (corrosive) environments that are significant enough to interfere with normal operation of electrical equipment. Read More…
November 18, 2024 The federal government is providing nearly $364 million to help build 989 new homes in Montreal. The announcement took place at 5200 rue de la Savane, in Montreal, which received $100 million dollars through the Apartment Loan Construction Program (ACLP) to build 303 homes and will be operated by Olymbec. This rental building, named Lynk, is designed to… Read More…
November 18, 2024 ABB completed the previously announced 50/50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture (JV) will broaden solutions and advance opportunities in the rapidly growing North American cable management market. Integrating engineering and manufacturing capabilities of ABB’s Installation Products Division with Niedax Group will enable the newly formed company to deliver a… Read More…
November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see… Read More…
November 18, 2024 The Ontario government is launching the second round of its Skills Development Fund (SDF) Capital Stream starting November 29, with over $74 million in available funding to build, expand and retrofit training facilities for workers in the trades, including construction, manufacturing technology and health care. The government is also investing nearly $5 million from the first… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
